The witchetty grub (also spelled witchety grub or witjuti grub[1]) is a term used in Australia for the large, white, wood-eating larvae of several moths.

The Witchetty grub is the larval stage (caterpillar) of a large cossid wood moth, Endoxyla leucomochla, and was called ‘witjuri’ by the Adnyamathanha people of South Australia’s Central Desert. The larva eats into the woody roots of the Witchetty bush, Acacia kempeana , and feeds on the root sap.

Witchetty grubs, Australia's protein-rich indigenous bush food. Learn about these edible moth larvae found in acacia roots, their cultural significance, culinary uses and where to find them.

2023年6月2日 · A witchetty grub is the larva of the witchetty bush cricket, considered a delicacy by some Indigenous Australians. It is high in protein and is usually eaten either raw or cooked. The raw grubs have a nutty flavor, while the cooked grubs taste like scrambled eggs.

Explore witchetty grubs, Australia's traditional bush tucker. Learn about their nutritional value, cultural significance, and role in Indigenous cuisine.

2018年1月13日 · The Witchetty Grub is the larvae of the cossid moth (Endoxyla leucomochla). The grub grows to about 7cm in size. It is a large cylindrical grub which is predominantly white with a brown head.

Witchetty grubs, a staple of traditional Aboriginal cuisine, offer adventurous eaters a unique taste of the Australian Outback. These plump, white larvae are found in the roots of certain bushes and trees across arid regions of Australia.

In Central Australia the true ‘witchetty grub’ (E. leucomochla), whose caterpillars live underground feeding on the roots of the shrubby ‘witchetty bush’ (Acacia kempeana) are found depicted in the artwork of many aboriginal artists.

2022年11月6日 · The witchetty grub is a rare delicacy that is native to the Australian outback, per Pilot Guides. The plump and chubby grub is a white, creamy color, and it is the larvae of the large...

Australia is famous for its wood moths of the genus Endoxyla in the family Cossidae. Their fame is partly because their caterpil-lars are the true ‘witchetty grubs’ of traditional Aboriginal diet, but mostly from the fact that the moths themselves are some of the largest in the world. The largest of all is the Giant Wood Moth (Endoxyla cinerea).